Ilona Andrews – the pen name of the husband-and-wife writing team Ilona and Gordon Andrews, bestselling American fantasy authors. Known for the Kate Daniels and Hidden Legacy series, they mix sharp humour, fast-paced action, and magic into stories that have won a loyal global fan base. Their teamwork turned writing into a true family craft.
✨ Ilona was born in the USSR, Gordon served in the U.S. Marine Corps. 📚 They started writing together for fun and quickly caught publishers’ attention. 🏠 Now based in Texas, they share anecdotes with fans through their blog. 📖 Kate Daniels became a cult series for its wit and fierce action. 🌍 Their works have been translated worldwide. 💻 Experimented with releasing novels online in serialized form. 🤝 Known for close interaction with their readers. 🎤 Frequent guests at fantasy conventions and comic cons. 📢 Love blending genres: fantasy, romance, thriller. 🙃 Curious: sometimes they genuinely forget who came up with which plot twist. 😄 Funny: they joke that their marital arguments often end up as character dialogue.